One of the reasons I love picture books is that they can make me think about something in a new way, they can touch my heart, and they can make me laugh. Today's picture book title made me laugh several times. The dog character in the story is so wonderfully doggy, and he reminds of of my own dogs, all three of which are easily frightened.
Tim Hutchinson
Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Pinwheel Books, 2013, 978-0-9854248-1-7
It is morning, and Dylan the dog is ready for another day
to begin. After a stretch and a yawn, and after checking the bed “to see if the
sleep has gone,” Dylan sets off to find the cat that lives next door.
Of course, being
a naturally curious and interested dog, Dylan has to sniff things that he
considers are important. Things like “bread and windows and where a bluebird
sits.” He also has to find things like some old rope and a watering can, and he
has to follow things like bees, balls, and butterflies. He has to chase things
too, naturally, but most importantly of all he has to find that big fat cat
that lives next door.
Readers are
going to laugh out loud as they follow the adventures of Dylan, a dog on a
mission. He is such a comical character and the author beautifully captures his
personality and his dedication to his search. One can tell at once that the
author had a deep fondness for dogs, and he understands and appreciates the way
the world looks through the eyes of a dog.
1 comment:
Thank you for such a Lovely review, that is very kind of you.
Tim Hutchinson
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